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Monday, February 7, 2011

The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute’s Victory Congressional Internship is developing the next generation of out public leaders. This summer we’ll bring five outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C., for an intensive summer leadership program, including:

A structured curriculum to learn about the legislative process and careers in the policy-making process

A community service project

The VCI program will prepare young LGBTQ people to become informed decision-makers and influential leaders who can change their communities and our world.
Following the summer program, students will apply their learning during the fall semester and, in December, will attend GLLI’s annual international conference for three days of training, skills building, networking and discussion alongside hundreds of openly LGBT leaders in government, politics, advocacy, business and community organizations.

2011 Program

March 7, 2011
Applications and letters of recommendation due – apply now

Work a minimum of 32 hours a week in a congressional office assignment for eight weeks

Participate in all GLLI-sponsored activities, including program orientation, weekly leadership development sessions, and program wrap-up

Participate in a community service project

Identify a focus area/question to guide your summer experience, and for which you will complete 2-3 short writing assignments during the course of the summer

Comply with GLLI policies regarding work performance and personal conduct

Qualifications

U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or permit to work in the U.S. (Foreign students with F-1 visas are not eligible)

Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program (note: students graduating in May/June 2011 are not eligible); applicants need not be pursuing majors in social sciences

Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process

Active participation in public and/or community service activities

Application
To begin the application, click here. You will be asked for the following information and materials:

Contact Information

Academic Information

Demographic Information & Financial Need (optional)

Statements of Interest

Where do you see yourself in five years and how would the Victory Congressional Internship help you get there? (Maximum 750 words)

Talk about two policy issues of importance to you. (Maximum 500 words)

Resume – attached to your application
Applicants should submit a one-page typed resume that is clean, accurate, and well laid-out. Resumes should include your best contact information and should summarize your academic experience, your work experience, and your honors, awards and activities. Keep in mind that this resume is used to help secure you an internship; we may share it with potential host Congressional offices.

In addition to submitting an application online, please obtain two letters of reference, including at least one from a professor or academic advisor from your academic institution. Ask your references to send their letters directly to vci@glli.org. Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format on letterhead is preferred, but is not required. All letters of reference must be received by March 7, 2011.

Selection Process

The Victory Congressional Internship is open to students of all genders, orientations, abilities, races, and political affiliations. We are actively searching for LGBTQ college students who will bring diverse perspectives to Capitol Hill, and who will also benefit from the opportunity, as determined by our selection committee. All applicants are submitted to, reviewed by, selected by and will be notified by GLLI. Participants are selected based on: